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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/26/2005 8:07:20 PM
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chainstretcher
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The 'general talk' section is o.k. but I wouldn't use it much. I come here to talk bikes -- most forums that have the 'what's on yer mind' or 'general discussion' places usually just end up talking smak after a while. I'm not opposed to the idea ... just don't think I'd get any use out of it.
As for your second question -- I think your buddy is full of gas. Temp will have less affect on rideability than elevation. And if your ride is tuned right you won't have any problems on any of NC's hills. Now don't take that statement as carbs are just as good as FI ... FI is sooooo much smoother and crisper everywhere in the rev band. The downfall of FI is when that fargin FI light starts blinking and you have no idea why
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/26/2005 8:14:40 PM
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snookay
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fargin eh? LOL Well. I'm currently looking for more info on carbs for my own knowledge.
about you coming here to "talk bikes," Im just saying talk bikes with everyone. NOT just the 15 other repeat cbr1000 members, you know. I just think if everyone with a cbr talked bike in 1 spot it would put more brains in the same room so to speak.
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/27/2005 10:29:32 PM
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yeah man cool american convertalbe shit box...i too chat on another site for bmw's cause i have a 328I...decent car...i think u miss the point of why everyone is on this forum and for what reasons they decide to talk in whichever forums they talk in...the tech section is for people looking for answers on how to fix things...the different categories are for different bikes...but a lot of knowledge transfers over jus different size motors...i lived in NC just outside of the mountains and rode a carburated motorcycle...it runs fine at all elevations and climates...no roads in nc over 5000feet... i don't believe there are any bikes under 600cc with fuel injection but since u've never riden a bike before u won't know the difference and if something breaks or mailfunctions u wouldn't know how to fix it anyways...ha ha ha sometimes being a jerk to others feels good...sorry u gotta be the one to get it
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/28/2005 8:23:09 AM
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Delmustator
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Snookay,
You will find that people tend to go to the forum boards that share the same interests. In the end, they tend to hang out at the forum(s) were people interact the most. I hangout on the National Harley Truck Owner Club forums the most. Why? Cause I own (2) Harley-Davidson Edition Ford F150 trucks. Now that's not to say that Dodge HEMI owners are gonna hangout on the NHTOC and vise vera. Harley trucks spank HEMI owners on a regular basis and HEMI owners don't like to see all the bragging. It's just the way things are.
As for your carb question. The only advantage of fuel injection is better starts, better throttle response, and somewhat better gas mileage. If you keep your bikes fuel system nice and clean with proper maintenance (i.e. running regular fuel system cleaner and making sure your fuel is not contaminated). You should have no problems with it. The biggest problem that I have seen is the carbs becoming unsynchronized due to crap getting in the fuel system. I run fuel injector cleaner in mine at the start of every riding season.
-Del
P.S. Send me an email at DelmustatorLeMaster@nc.rr.com and I'll help you find a bike. I'm in the Raleigh area also. I'm going to Fox's Suzuki next week to pick up a Suzuki Bouleavard C50T for my sister. Nice cruiser for a first bike. I'll see what he has in stock.
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/28/2005 5:04:15 PM
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chainstretcher
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Good point about the synch -- throttle bodies can also become 'unbalanced'. Most peeps think that FI is the end all and no maintenance needs to be performed on the system ... ever. A lot of hard starts, rough idles and crappy response can be attributed to unsynched carbs/throttle boddies.
And as to the 'general talk' forum I don't go to any particular place on this board. I click the 'Today's Post' link at the top right and see what's going on in all the forums. If something piques my interest I read it.
Delmustator -- as a loyal employee of Ford (a.k.a. FoMoCo) I commend you on your purchase of F150 Hardly trucks. They are sweet. Personally I can't wait for the Lightnings to reappear next year. If you decide to add another Ford product to your corral let me know and I'll be glad to get you a PIN# for the X-plan -- gets you a Ford (Merc, Linc, Volvo etc) at actual dealer invoice, not the paper they show you but the REAL invoice.
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/28/2005 8:46:53 PM
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Jeff22
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Nice to see some ford guys on here... I myself am a GenII (2003) Lightning owner
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RE: ¿ 2 questions ? - 4/28/2005 11:13:53 PM
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Delmustator
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Thanks for the PIN offer chainstretcher! I actually have X-plan also but did not use it to purchase my trucks. I did buy an 04 Escape with X-plan but the wife traded it for my 01 HD. I'm somewhat disappointed that Ford decided to sideline supercharged vehicles (i.e. the HD and Lightning) for 06. The Adrenaline appears to be the next S/C equipped coming to market along with the Shelby.
These are my Harley's... the 01 Black is #1807, the 02 DSG is #0490.
The 02 DSG dyno'd 405 RWHP/500FTTQ and runs 1/4 mile in under 13 seconds. Note bad for a daily driver.
The flames were painted by none other than James Laird of MPH Colorworld in Dallas, TX. The same guy that has done paint jobs for Jessie James custom bikes. The flames change color from Magenta to Gold depending on the angle it's being viewed.
I'm pretty proud of them both.
-Del
< Message edited by Delmustator -- 4/28/2005 11:16:31 PM >
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Ppl with that car talk at a forum here 
listen to how it idles and switches gears. Any mo tips?
